education
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Here Are the Signs You Might Have Adult Dyslexia (and What to Do About It)
Most dyslexic people are diagnosed in childhood, but the disorder can be overlooked and remain untreated into adulthood, which can lead to a different set of symptoms and struggles. There’s more to dyslexia than the common assumption that it simply makes people mirror or flip letters in their brains. Numerous other symptoms impact memory, attention,…
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The Difference Between a Coach, Mentor, and Therapist (and When You Need Them)
Maybe you’ve hit a career rut, or you need one-on-one guidance to overcome a personal struggle — whatever it is, self-help books aren’t cutting it. Asking for help can be the key to getting ahead. But who exactly should you turn to? If you’ve started your search for guidance, you’ve probably seen three different titles…
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From Climate Change to Mental Health Services, Here’s What Marginalised Young People Want Fixed in Australia
In youth policy and service delivery the idea of youth voice and participation is an uncontested “good thing”. But which youth voices? Who is heard and who is left out? Our recent research in Melbourne’s inner northern suburbs and in the Geelong region has grappled with this question. We have interviewed more than 80 young…
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Why TikTok is Surprisingly Great For Learning New Languages
Social media are becoming an increasingly integral part of our everyday lives. We’re spending more time on our phones, but this is mostly on unproductive activities, which can take a serious toll on mental and physical well-being. But what if we could make this time productive? For example, spending time on social media could help…